1974 Mazda 818 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 780 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has automatic transmission and 1974 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1974 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 818 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | 818 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2800 mm |